Leipsoi (Greek: Λειψοί, also: Lipsi) is an island south of Samos and to the north of Leros in Greece. It is well serviced with ferries passing between Patmos and Leros and on the main route for ferries from Piraeus. Leipsoi or Lipsos is a small group of islets at the northern part of the Dodecanese near to Patmos island and Leros. Leipsoi is the biggest island of the group, there located the capital of the island Leipsoi.

Along the small port and at the village at the top of the hill the visitor will find most of the local accommodation in Leipsoi, Hotels, rooms, and apartments. In small taverns and cafes, you will find local delicacies.

Look for local products, namely thyme honey (produced the traditional way), wine, cheese, dairy products (touloumotyri cheese, the local version of cottage cheese called mizithra) and grapes. Also to be found on the market: loom-woven fabrics, carpets and "fookadia" (cloth pouches used to strain cheese).

The name of Lipsi derives from the Odysseus myth, and he was supposedly imprisoned on the island for seven years by the Goddess Calypso when he was on his way back from Troy to Ithaca. "Lipsi" comes from Leipsos, which means "lack".

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